Evolve

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data shows this combination cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K or 1440p under any preset. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset averages only 31 FPS, which falls far short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution does not exist; all presets fall below the threshold. The best observed result at 4K is the Low preset at 31 FPS average, but that is still less than half of the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below the playability line. The Low preset reaches 54 FPS average, which is the highest recorded value at this resolution. However, 54 FPS is still 6 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. No preset at 1440p clears the threshold, so there is no "best settings" that meets the 60 FPS requirement. The data indicates that users at this resolution must accept a frame rate below 60 FPS or lower the resolution further.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally achieves playable performance. The Low preset delivers 80 FPS average, and the Medium preset delivers 62 FPS average. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 1080p gaming, as it provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while offering higher visual quality than Low. The High preset at 49 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS both fall short of the playability line. Therefore, the database recommends Medium at 1080p as the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant constraint across all resolutions, but the degree of GPU limitation varies with resolution and preset. At 3840x2160, the frame rates are consistently low regardless of settings, with averages ranging from 13 FPS at Ultra to 31 FPS at Low. This narrow spread of 18 FPS between Ultra and Low suggests that the GPU is heavily saturated at 4K, and reducing settings provides only marginal relief. The CPU, an Intel Core i9-14900K with 24 cores and 32 threads, has ample headroom at this resolution, as the workload is primarily pixel-bound.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between presets is more pronounced. The Low preset averages 54 FPS, while Ultra drops to 23 FPS, a difference of 31 FPS. This wider gap indicates that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the reduced pixel count allows settings changes to have a larger impact on performance. The CPU's role remains secondary; even at Low settings, the frame rate is capped by the GPU's throughput rather than processor limits.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to play a more noticeable role, particularly at lower settings. The Low preset reaches 80 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset maintains 62 FPS, while High drops to 49 FPS and Ultra to 34 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 22.5% reduction in frame rate, while from Medium to High it is a 21% reduction. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU's contribution becomes more visible at higher frame rates. The Core i9-14900K's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2262.5, ensures that it is not a bottleneck even at 80 FPS.

Comparing across resolutions, the data shows a clear pattern: as resolution decreases, frame rates increase for every preset, confirming that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance. The CPU's role is to provide sufficient processing power to avoid stalling the GPU, and the Core i9-14900K comfortably fulfills this role at all tested resolutions. The GPU, an Intel Arc B370 with 1280 shading units and a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, is the limiting factor for achieving higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates are as follows: Low averages 31 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS with a minimum of 20 and maximum of 27, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. The min and max values are only recorded for Medium, showing a narrow range that indicates consistent performance without significant frame time spikes. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 58% reduction in average frame rate, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle 4K rendering at higher quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the measurements show: Low averages 54 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The Medium preset's min-max range of 13 FPS suggests moderate frame pacing variability, but the average remains well below the 60 FPS target. The step from Low to Medium is a 22% drop, from Medium to High is a 21% drop, and from High to Ultra is a 30% drop, indicating that the GPU's performance degrades more sharply at the highest settings.

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows: Low averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72, High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The Medium preset's min-max range of 19 FPS indicates some frame time variability, but the average comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 80 FPS is the only setting that provides a substantial margin above the playability line, while Medium offers a narrower but still acceptable margin. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Evolve: it can, but only at 1080p with specific settings. According to the verdict by resolution, 3840x2160 has no playable settings, meaning no preset at 4K achieves 60 FPS. The best 4K result is Low at 31 FPS, which is unplayable by the database's threshold. Similarly, 2560x1440 has no playable settings; the Low preset at 54 FPS is the closest, but it falls short of the 60 FPS requirement.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is positive. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best setting at an average of 62 FPS. This means users can run the game at 1080p with Medium quality and maintain a frame rate above the playability threshold. Low provides an even higher average of 80 FPS, which is beneficial for competitive play or systems with high refresh rate displays. However, High at 49 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not playable, so users must avoid these presets at 1080p.

In summary, this combination is suitable for 1080p gaming with Medium settings, delivering 62 FPS average. It cannot handle 1440p or 4K at playable frame rates, and users seeking higher resolutions would need a more powerful GPU. The Core i9-14900K provides ample processing power, but the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i9-14900KF has an average benchmark score of 79371, which is 0.3% lower than the Core i9-14900K's score of 79097. This negligible difference means the i9-14900KF would produce virtually identical frame rates in Evolve. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 79574, 0.6% higher than the i9-14900K, again resulting in indistinguishable performance. The AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041, which is 1.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 77740, which is 1.7% lower. In all cases, the delta is under 2%, so any of these CPUs would behave similarly in this game, with the GPU remaining the bottleneck.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all significantly older or lower-performance parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 has an average score of 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Arc B370's score of 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These deltas are all within 1.5%, meaning that swapping the Arc B370 for any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. The data suggests that the Arc B370 performs at a level comparable to legacy integrated and entry-level discrete GPUs, which explains its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3414th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low rank is primarily driven by the GPU's weak performance, as the CPU ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The pairing of a top-tier processor with an entry-level graphics solution creates a significant imbalance, where the CPU's capabilities are largely unused due to the GPU's limitations.

Benchmark results indicate that this combo is suitable for 1080p Medium gaming, but it falls short at higher resolutions. The rank reflects this reality: while the CPU could support far more demanding workloads, the GPU constrains the system to modest settings. Users considering this pairing should prioritize GPU upgrades before CPU changes, as the data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor across all resolutions. The 3700-combo dataset confirms that this configuration is among the lowest-performing for Evolve, making it a niche option for low-resolution, medium-quality gaming.